rosy and grey

it's so dark now when i wake up, even at 730 in the morning. and while the weather in september was fanstatic, it's been cold and grey through october (note: when i start to talk about the weather, im really desperate for topics to write about).

I went to two live shows this week. they were at the same venue, two nights apart. the first was very intimate, like the musicians, chris and kate, were playing in my living room. i've spoken here about kate's voice. it's so captivating. it picks me up and settles me high above in the clouds. almost hypnotic. her voice is a true gift to anyone who hears it.

"i could just place myself between you and the earth, and let gravity have its way. but the pull of this planet just isn't enough"

the second show was anything but a living room show. it was a garage show, or basement. it was loud, with a driving beat and wailing guitars. i must be getting old(er), for i had the foresight to take earplugs to this show. my ears have already thanked me. the band was the lowest of the low, who recorded my favourite CD of all-time, "Shakespeare My Butt". they have a new studio album out, their first in 10 years. it's not bad, but it's no shakespeare. they put on a fabulous show, mixing their golden oldies with some new songs. I love their clever lyrics. it's foot tapping, sing-a-long tunes with a driving beat.

"i will hold this coin that reminds me of the time when you nearly kissed my blind on Bathurst street, it's true. and if you turn me down, i'll spin this coin around and i'll give it back to you. it's something i can't explain"

I almost didn't make it to this show, as it was getting late in the evening, and I was feeling tired and lazy. I'd talked myself out of it. then A little birdy reminded me that doing things by myself like this were very important for the soul. So I went. And I'm very glad I did.

So imagine that, 2 of my favourite musicians live, on the same week. Oh, and I must add, that i went to both shows alone. There was a time in m life when doing this sort of thing by myself would never have been a consideration.

enjoy your weekend